Shang Wu didn't want to stay in the hospital, mainly because she didn't want to be too close to the person next door.

She was discharged from the hospital on the third day and returned to Chengzhou Group.

Xiao Dong returned from the hospital and knocked on the office door.

"Mr. Shang, I just received some news about the Sleeping One."

Shang Wu paused her typing, looked at him, and vaguely guessed: "You didn't escape?"

Xiao Dong shrugged: "Yes, Chen Mian was too greedy. She took your bank card and then wanted to take Mr. Zhou's money. When she urged him to transfer the money, the bodyguard team located her via satellite and arrested her."

Shang Wu narrowed her eyes slightly and remained silent.

Seeing that she remained silent, Xiao Dong continued, "Mr. Zhou's bodyguard team consists of top-tier bodyguards he hired at high prices. They are very quick to arrest people. I'm sorry, I couldn't look after Chen Mian."

"No need to look after her, lest Zhou Yanci discover that you are interfering."

Shang Wu leaned back in her seat, thinking about the tragic state of Chen Mian when she finally left, and suddenly remembered the first time she met Chen Mian.

Listening to the entanglement between Chenmian and Zhou Yanci, she believed that the two were truly in love.

Unexpectedly, in just two months, Chenmian has come to this end.

Shang Wu had experienced Zhou Yanci's methods many times, but she still felt a chill run down her spine.

This man is exceptionally ruthless and sinister.

She was lost in thought when her phone suddenly rang.

Seeing the caller ID on the desktop, Xiao Dong smiled and tactfully turned and left.

After everyone left, Shang Wu answered the phone: "Lu Rang."

"Why aren't you in the ward?" Lu Rang asked in a low voice.

Shang Wu coughed lightly, feeling a little guilty, and subconsciously pressed her hand against the wound on her thigh.

Even through the pants and gauze, she still felt a slight pain when she touched it.

"I'm here in Chengzhou, and I have several projects to sign today. As the boss, I can't be absent."

Lu Rang paused for two seconds, then said solemnly, "Your legs can't walk too much, and you definitely can't wear high heels. What are you wearing today?"

Shang Wu lowered his head and swung his left foot.

To show respect when meeting with the project team, she wore a formal business suit with seven-centimeter high heels today.

Shang Wu replied naturally, "I'm wearing flat shoes."

Lu Rang didn't believe it: "Really?"

"Really!" Shang Wu lied with a straight face.

Lu Rang then asked, "How much longer until your meeting?"

"Half an hour later."

"good."

The call ended.

Shang Wu held her phone and raised an eyebrow.

He's dead already? You believe him?

A flicker of surprise crossed her eyes, but she didn't pay it any mind and continued processing the documents.

Twenty minutes later, Shang Wu suddenly raised her head.

wrong!

She immediately picked up the landline on the table and called Aying.

"Ah Ying, quickly bring up my flat shoes from the car, right now!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than the office door was pushed open.

Shang Wu stared in astonishment at the man who entered, realizing the situation was dire.

Feeling guilty, she tried to stand up, holding onto the corner of the table.

"Don't move."

Lu gave a command, his gaze falling on her feet.

Shang Wu felt her legs go numb for a moment, but she stood up and remained calm: "I just changed into high heels. The team I'm working with will be here soon, so..."

"I said, don't move."

Lu interrupted her, but his voice was very soft.

Shang Wu had no choice but to sit back down in her seat, her legs together, feeling somewhat uncomfortable.

Lu Rang approached, bent down and pressed down on the table, trapping her between himself and the desk.

"How many times have I told you?" he asked, his voice soft yet dangerous, "Don't lie to me."

Shang Wu swallowed hard, feeling even more guilty under his control: "No, really no..."

"Take off your shoes."

Lu Rang gave the order.

Shang Wu blinked, and subconsciously kicked off the shoe on her other foot with her toe.

Lu Rang's gaze darkened. He knelt down on one knee, took her other foot in his hand, took off her shoe, and gently pressed his thumb against her ankle.

Shang Wu suddenly felt that her entire leg was no longer so tense.

Just then, there was a knock on the office door.

Aying came in carrying sneakers: "President Shang, I've brought the flats you wanted!"

Lu Rang raised his eyes and gave Shang Wu a slight raise of his eyebrows.

Helpless, Shang Wu avoided his gaze and honestly said, "I'll change into flat shoes, I won't wear high heels anymore. You, you get up first..."

Lu Rang didn't move, but held out his hand to A Ying: "Give me the shoes."

Aying noticed the ambiguous atmosphere between the two of them earlier than Xiao Dong, and vaguely understood what was going on.

She immediately handed the sneakers to Lu Rang and quickly left.

Lu Rang lowered his eyes and helped Shang Wu change her shoes, supporting her feet.

Shang Wu's breath hitched slightly as she looked at the man who was aloof, unapproachable, and always composed with an air of mystery, now kneeling on one knee to put shoes on her feet. Her heart began to race.

It's easy to give in.

All it takes is for Lu Rang to furrow his brow in displeasure.

Shang Wu immediately softened her voice: "I won't wear high heels anymore, not until my injury heals."

Lu Rang scoffed and stood up: "Who would believe you?"

Shang Wu grabbed his sleeve: "Then tell me, how can you make me believe me?"

Lu Rang looked at her for two seconds, then suddenly leaned down again.

Before Shang Wu could react, Lu Rang's lips pressed down on hers.

The kiss was far from gentle; it carried a punitive undertone.

Lu Rang stole Shang Wu's breath, his hands gripping the seat behind her, the veins on his arms bulging from the force.

The alarm clock on the table rang, reminding everyone that it was time to meet with the business partner.

Shang Wu blushed and pushed Lu Rang away, turning her head to avoid his kiss. Her lipstick was smeared off by him.

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